I've always hated the danger part of climbing, and it's great to come down again because it's safe. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I don't know if I particularly want to be remembered for anything. I personally do not think I'm a great gift to… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I was extremely lucky that I had two great wives. It sounds a bit funny to say that, but it's absolutely true. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Ever since the morning of May 29, 1953, when Tenzing Norgay and I became the first climbers to step onto the summit… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
On the summit of Everest, I had a feeling of great satisfaction to be first there. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I have enjoyed great satisfaction from my climb of Everest and my trips to the poles. But there's no doubt that my… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
While on top of Everest, I looked across the valley towards the great peak Makalu and mentally worked out a route about… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I like to think of Everest as a great mountaineering challenge, and when you've got people just streaming up the mountain -… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong,… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Nothing can replace courage, a resounding motivation and that little bit of luck. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
With practice and focus, you can extend yourself far more than you ever believed possible. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
“With all respect, Sahib, you have little to teach us in strength and toughness. And we do not envy you your restless spirits. Perhaps… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Environmental problems are really social problems anyway. They begin with people as the cause and end with people as the victims — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Even when you're 50, you can make the effort to improve your standards. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
I've always hated the danger part of climbing, and it's great to come down again because it's safe. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
Everest you won't change, but I will get better...I will conquer you. — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
If the going is tough and the pressure is on, If the reserves of strength have been drained and the summit is still not… — Edmund Hillary Copy Share Image
